Party for Children

The Black Fire Service Professionals of Alexandria, Inc. hosted its annual Children's Christmas party at the Hilton Mark Center at 5000 Seminary Road on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. AFD Battalion Commander Chet Helms arrives for the party with his son Marcos.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

A special drawing was held for two new bikes, Cavadar Johnson won the first bike and Anthony Johnson won the second. The Christmas party is an annual event that serves the City's younger population. They were treated to a visit by Superman, Spiderman, Fonzie the Clown and Santa.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

Mayor Bill Euille posed for pictures with the Hot Topic Cheerleaders and their director Brenda Holloway. For more information on the cheerleading program visit www.hottopicallstars.com